by Jill Diffenderfer | Feb 16, 2019 | Customization, George's Furniture
In a day when we can buy anything we want from pretty much anywhere we want, it is easy to forget timeless characteristics such as craftsmanship, detail, quality, and durability. Sometimes, the best gifts are those that aren’t bought from a franchise, or added to an...
by Jill Diffenderfer | Jan 19, 2019 | Forestry Management
To continue our series on conservation, George’s Furniture takes a look at Draft Horse Logging, which has made a resurgence in the logging industry. With the cost of new, modern forestry equipment landing in the triple digits, it’s no wonder that forestry workers have...
by Jill Diffenderfer | Jan 4, 2019 | Events, Rocking Chairs
Out of sheer boredom, George Martin, while volunteering in Honduras, began to carve a perfectly-proportioned, small replica of a fishing boat used in the seaside town of Santa Fe. As he carved, a small crowd of excited onlookers gathered. These onlookers had never...
by Jill Diffenderfer | Dec 4, 2018 | George's Furniture, Tables
Nothing compares to the excitement and joy of the holiday season! Perhaps the biggest part of the holidays is gathering around the table for a meal together. Sometimes it’s family, sometimes it’s friends, sometimes it’s large groups and sometimes...
by Juanita | Dec 1, 2018 | Ava Lee's History Corner, Events, George's Furniture
In November of 1968, I married George, a farmer with woodworking interests. Our first year was spent in the beautiful mountains of West Virginia. A veneer factory, that gave away their scraps of veneer, provided material for making baskets and lampshades. George...
by Jill Diffenderfer | Nov 21, 2018 | Forestry Management, George's Furniture
At George’s Furniture, we believe that incorporating earth-friendly processes into our furniture-making and doing our part in preserving our natural resources ensures the success of future generations. According to Dan Meyer, editor of the Hardwood Weekly Review,...
by Juanita | Sep 29, 2018 | Accessories, Events, Gifts
Summer is winding down, and while we LOVE all things summer here at George’s Furniture, we’re ready for cooler days and fall treats. We’re excited for all the great fall festivals and activities happening all over the county. One such fun event is The Best Kept...
by Juanita | Sep 22, 2018 | Accessories, Events, Gifts
The Sugarloaf craft show season will be here before you know it and George’s Furniture is thrilled to be part of it again this fall. We meet so many wonderful people and we have so much fun showing off all the wonderful pieces we’ve created. The Festival brings...
by Juanita | Sep 7, 2018 | Accessories, Customization, RV Furniture
For many adventurous travelers, RVing is a way of life and has proven to be a relaxing and rewarding experience! Whether you’re taking a weekend trip to the beach or an extended drive cross-country, the places you can see and enjoy in an RV are endless. So while RVing...
by Juanita | Sep 5, 2018 | Team Bio
Juanita Horst is the proud owner of the family-run George’s Furniture. She initially started getting involved in the furniture making industry while assisting her father with work in the woodshop and helping at craft shows. Later, she strengthened her...
